DHS pauses much-scrutinized disinformation group for review but slams ‘gross mischaracterizations’
Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday it was pausing its short-lived Disinformation Governance Board pending a review of the larger strategy behind it. The person tapp…
Martin Shkreli, infamous ‘Pharma Bro,’ released from prison early
Drew Angerer/Getty Images, FILE(NEW YORK) — Martin Shkreli, who was derided with the nickname “Pharma Bro” after he hiked the price of a lifesaving drug, and who flaunted his pricey purchase of a one-of-a-kind Wu Tang Clan album, is out of prison, his…
The joe about nothing: ‘Seinfeld’ inspires coffee collection
FILES/AFP via Getty Images)For those who have been drinking in Seinfeld repeats since the Emmy-winning show went off the air in 1998, you can now do it literally.
The company Bean Box has created the official Seinfeld Coffee Collection. Pretty apt — …
Russian soldier pleads guilty to shooting unarmed Ukrainian civilian
Christopher Furlong/Getty Images(KYIV, Ukraine) — Russian Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin pleaded guilty on Wednesday to killing an unarmed Ukrainian civilian. The guilty plea carries a life sentence.
Shishimarin, 21, is accused of shooting a 62-year-old man …
Buffalo mass shooting suspect allegedly detailed animal abuse in writings
Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images(BUFFALO, N.Y.) — The white teenager suspected of fatally shooting 10 people at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store in what authorities say was a racially motivated attack allegedly also took part in animal…
Tom Cruise says he “never” would have let ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ debut on streaming
Paramount PicturesWhile some movie studios weathered the COVID-19 storm by releasing movies to streaming services instead of theaters, Tom Cruise insists he was “never” going to do that with his latest project, Top Gun: Maverick.
“That was not going t…
Marilyn Monroe’s dress designer calls Kim Kardashian’s Met Gala look “a big mistake”
NDZ/Star Max/GC ImagesIt’s been weeks since Kim Kardashian rocked Marilyn Monroe’s infamous “Happy Birthday” dress at this year’s Met Gala, but the commentary just keeps rolling in, the latest from the dress’s designer, Bob Mackie.
The legendary fashi…
Mars lander losing power because of dust on solar panels
FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images(NEW YORK) — NASA is being forced to end its Mars lander mission early because of dust.
Officials announced Tuesday the InSight spacecraft is slowly losing power because its two solar panels are covered in dust.
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Jason Momoa works a car hood like a “Whitesnake video” in ‘Fast X’ clowning with Vin Diesel
ABCMuscle car met muscle when a shirtless Jason Momoa goofed around with Vin Diesel on the set of the in-production Fast X.
“Jason, what are you doing on this car?” Diesel asks his co-star in the selfie-style video, as a shades-wearing Momoa attempts …
US women’s soccer team to earn equal pay in landmark deal
Alex Grimm/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Women who play soccer for the United States will now earn the same amount as men in a landmark equal pay win.
U.S. Soccer and the unions for both the men’s and women’s national teams announced Wednesday they reache…